FrontDoor Communities is pleased to announce that CFO/Senior Vice President Richard Whiteley was awarded the prestigious CFO of the Year Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle in the Medium Private Company category. Overseeing a company that has nearly doubled in growth each year from a tiny home builder to a regional powerhouse with $112 million in revenue, Whiteley possesses a keen financial acumen and leadership that has helped fuel this growth.

As an integral part of the FrontDoor team, Whiteley is responsible for company capital strategy, evaluation of new opportunities and portfolio management, which includes the creation and implementation of the strategies, policies and procedures that maximize return on investment. . Under his leadership, FrontDoor has secured more than $100 million in capital commitments, closed dozens of real estate transactions, and grown from $46 million to more than $100 million in revenue in the last two years.

“He possesses a rare combination of keen intellect, professional work ethic, community involvement, and character and integrity that are beyond reproach,” said Terry Russell, CEO of FrontDoor communities. “A proven top performer, combat-decorated veteran, and recipient of a Harvard MBA, Richard is destined to be an acclaimed leader in both the Atlanta business and government sectors.”

Prior to becoming FrontDoor’s CFO, Whiteley worked for Bain & Company and then the Reynolds Companies, where he played a leading role in the sourcing, structuring and underwriting of an $800 million real estate portfolio.

Whiteley holds a BS in Economics with honors from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Harvard’s business school. While in the Navy, he served as an F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot, and received a multitude of awards for his service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Whiteley resides with his wife and two children in Peachtree City, where he enjoys being active in his son’s Boy Scout Troup. He is also an IRONMAN finisher and an FAA-licensed commercial pilot. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Airport Falcon Field board, and as a board member for the Fayette County Development Authority. In addition, he sits on Congressman Westmoreland’s Naval Academy nomination board and is an active Harvard College alumni interviewer.